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Powerwatch AC Monitor questions

Powerwatch, in my 1995 U300, started acting up a few days ago. While doing monthly generator run with both A/C's on there was a 5-7 volt oscillation on the voltmeter and the green (polarity OK light) was flickering. Today coach is back on house current (120) but no lights on, or flickering, on the Powerwatch panel. Owner's guide indicates this is a no ground condition. Have Googled Powerwatch without finding any additional information.  No electrical changes made in coach to cause this !
All thought's and suggestions welcome.

Jon
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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My Powertech 8KW generator voltage fluctuates with the air conditioners on, but the green light is steady.  Once I had to order a new voltage regulator from Powertech.  Before that the voltage fluctuated even with no load.  At the moment, without going to the coach and checking records don't remember what the exact problem was; like high voltage or no voltage.  I suppose you will be checking for loose electrical connections.  There is a ground strap from the generator to the chassis. 
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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A contribution to mine was bad fuel lines to the gen set
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1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
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Reply #3 –
Strangely enough I had fuel line issues with my ProTech-10 just before this Powerwatch issue.  Seems strange to me that the Powerwatch is indicating a poor/no ground issue on both the generator and shore power side of the 110/220 system.  Is there anything that's common ?  Was wondering if the shore power ground issue might be caused by a bad ring / brush contact in the spring rewind cable reel?
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Reply #4 –
Jon,

It could be the brushes in your cable reel.  You also need to check your ground buss where all the grounds connect. You could have a loose wire there also.  While you have all the power shut down I would also check the cable connections inside your transfer switched to make sure they are tight.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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